Salina High Central

944 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Salina High School Central, located at 650 E. Crawford in Salina, Kansas, serves as one of the primary secondary education institutions within the Salina Public Schools (USD 305) district. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced coursework, aiming to prepare its student body for success in a variety of post-secondary pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Salina Central maintains a vibrant school culture supported by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to by the mascot, the Mustangs. By focusing on both the intellectual development and the personal growth of its students, Salina Central aims to cultivate a supportive learning environment that encourages civic engagement and long-term achievement.

944

Total Students

68.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salina High Central
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	188
Black	43
Asian	12
Two or More	104
American Indian	1

White
596 (63.1 %)
Hispanic
188 (19.9 %)
Two or More
104 (11.0 %)
Black
43 (4.6 %)
Asian
12 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salina
Phone:	(785)309-3500
Website:	http://usd305.com/central
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 234

Grade 10 238

Grade 11 243

Grade 12 229